Earlier, England were bowled out for 400 runs in their first innings after lunch. A resilient Jos Buttler (76) guided them to the mark in the second session.

Buttler was given company by Jake Ball (31). They put on 54 runs for the ninth wicket.

Resuming at their overnight score of 288/5, Buttler struck the crucial half century to pull England towards a decent first innings score. He was unbeaten on 64, accompanied by Jake Ball (29 batting) at lunch.